As a Troop Leader, your core responsibilities fall into five main categories. But don’t worry, you’re not expected to do it alone! You’ll be building a leadership team that includes your co-leader and troop helpers from among Girl Scout families to support you and your troop.
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As a new troop leader, you don’t have to know it all. As you complete your training, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to confidently and successfully lead in areas like these:
- Welcoming Girl Scouts and their families to the troop and helping them feel included and informed
- Organizing troop activities with the girls that align with the Girl Scout mission, values, and program, encouraging personal growth and fun
- Ensuring the safety of the girls by following Girl Scout safety guidelines and best practices
- Managing troop finances transparently in partnership with the troop treasurer
- Following Girl Scout policies and procedures as you work toward a positive, safe, and compliant troop experience for the girls, families, and volunteers supporting your troop
Link to troop leader position description and agreement: https://gssef.wufoo.com/forms/troop-leader/
Remember that you’ll be inviting the families of your Girl Scouts to be part of the volunteer team supporting you and your troop. Among the roles they’ll fill are:
- Co-Leader
- Treasurer
- Cookie Manager
- Communication Liaison
- Troop Helper
- Other troop positions